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The Wolf, the Moon, and Me

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Tarnished gray, as the doves you have scattered away you were yelping as if the moon were your prey Eclipsed by the sage you then vanished from eyes disguised by the chaparral, just as clouds hide the sky With cunning assurance, you were closing the distance Watching me closely, no resistance between us ~ No one can profess to have full understanding of the secrets existing, ......or the spirit that binds us. Yet, we are as one, and as creatures we dwell, upon sacred land, upon ancient tales You've followed me closely, with caution, a friend, I feel a new spirit, that drifts in the wind __________________________________________ 8/14/18 Contest: Wolves and The Moon Sponsor: Julia Ward

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Date: 5/4/2022 8:27:00 PM
quite the experience is it not, i had a similar encounter in the Olympic Forest sitting by a creek and a wolf came to drink, looked across at me with a face of dismissal of my existence then turned and disappeared into the forest....so much for being the top of the food chain...glad you were richly blessed
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Date: 5/8/2021 4:56:00 PM
Happy Mother’s Day Carrie. I came back for another read of this beauty. I hope you are well my friend. Love, Connie
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Date: 2/22/2019 9:20:00 AM
Whatever it is...you got it...every write organized to read...Wonderful indeed...
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Date: 9/10/2018 1:19:00 PM
You've captured the mystical kinship we share with wolves, whose society and relationship with nature we might do to more closely emulate. Again, your closing line is masterful...leaves me floating among the clouds.
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Carrie Richards
Date: 9/10/2018 7:45:00 PM
You made this small poem seem larger than life. Thank you, Mark !!
Date: 9/2/2018 8:20:00 PM
wonderful, Carrie. It reminded me of the movie I recently saw called Alpha. That movie was amazing,like your poem
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Date: 9/10/2018 7:33:00 PM
I have wanted to see that movie Andrea. You are always my source when I want a good movie review !! :) Thanks !!
Date: 8/28/2018 9:29:00 PM
Wow wonderful imagery in this poem Carrie. Always wonderful words in your poems. love phyl
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Carrie Richards
Date: 9/10/2018 7:33:00 PM
Thank you for such kind words, Phyllis!!
Date: 8/21/2018 11:50:00 PM
This site is a powerhouse of great poets and you're obviously one of them..
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Carrie Richards
Date: 9/10/2018 7:48:00 PM
Such a lovely comment....I'm grateful you stopped by!! .....thank you, Karen!!
Date: 8/20/2018 4:57:00 PM
Wow! I wish I could write half as good as you Carrie! Your internal rhyme, your imagery make this poem something special with a connection to the wolf that dwells within the heart of us! I love how this poem made me feel. You honor this beautiful animal with all the reverence it is so deserving of. I expect to see this amazing piece win a trophy! It is going into my faves! : ) xxoo
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Carrie Richards
Date: 8/21/2018 7:43:00 PM
Wow......what a lovely compliment this is !! You are so very kind !!
Date: 8/14/2018 10:21:00 PM
Deep poetry bringing the wolf and the moon together, Carrie:)
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Carrie Richards
Date: 8/21/2018 7:44:00 PM
Thanks for taking a look at my poetry, Jo. so appreciated !!
Date: 8/14/2018 9:31:00 PM
I just love the spiritual feeling of your beautiful poem, Carrie, and the oneness with Nature. Always exquisite poetry from you.. Best wishes for a win! ~Susan
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Carrie Richards
Date: 8/21/2018 7:45:00 PM
Such lovely comments from you, Susan. Thank you!!

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